Support

Finding someone you can talk to, and who will listen quietly to you as you share feelings and talk about the person who has died will often help. Often a family member or friend can support you in this way. You may find yourself saying the same thing many times, but this is one of the ways we adjust to what has happened.

Organisations such as Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland produce some useful leaflets about grieving which can help you understand your feelings. There is no right or wrong way to grieve, and we all do it at our own pace. However if you find that you are not moving forwards, then talking with someone trained in bereavement support or to a counsellor might help. You could contact these above organisations, your GP, or your local hospice should be able to give you information about other local sources of help.

Condition-specific information

Further information on conditions that may be affecting you or those around you:

Support Groups

Visit the NHS inform Support Services Directory to search for local organisations that may help with the issues you are facing:

Last updated: 15 January 2012

This content was supplied by Macmillan Cancer Support.